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Michelle Obama: 8 food and garden tips, stories from the First Lady

8 stories and pieces of advice from Michelle Obama's new book 'American Grown'
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Five things Ron Paul wants from the Republican National Convention

It looks as if Ron Paul is going to be an active participant in the Republican National Convention in Tampa this August. Here’s our take on the five things Paul hopes to gain from staying within his party’s tent in 2012.
Battle for women's votes: 6 flash points

The uproar over the Obama campaign’s 'Life of Julia' Web infographic – which made #Julia big on Twitter – highlights just how fiercely both parties are fighting for the women’s vote. The economy is by far the most important issue in November for both sexes. But there are other areas with special significance to women. Here are the main flash points.
Bill Clinton: 5 reasons he is helping Obama

Four years ago, former President Clinton got his knuckles rapped for calling Sen. Barack Obama's presidential aspirations a "fairy tale." Now the 42nd president is appearing on the stump with No. 44. Here are five reasons for Mr. Clinton to go all out for the newest member of the Presidents Club.
Sixth Summit of the Americas: 8 things to watch

Yes, the Summit of the Americas in Cartagena will debate drug policy and Cuba. Here are eight other topics to be discussed at the Summit.

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Democrats unrelenting in oversight of Bush administration

With elections ahead, Congress is expected to keep spotlight on alleged misdeeds.
America, take notice: a 'change' president – in France

Sarkozy is delivering on his promise to break with the past.
Democrats unrelenting in oversight of Bush administration

With elections ahead, Congress is expected to keep spotlight on alleged misdeeds.
Bush tours a more secure Asia

His trip, which ends at the Olympics, is intended to showcase achievements in the region.
Slow economy forecast for fall election

Citing dreary job numbers, some economists see the first 'recession election' since 1980.
America's $53 trillion jumbo loan

The next president and Congress must not let the national debt surprise the country the way the subprime crisis did.
McCain gains ground in three battleground states

In Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida, the likely GOP nominee closes in on Obama, poll shows.
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GOP lawmakers block renewable-energy-credit bill

Legislation to extend some $18 billion worth of tax credits for renewable energy fizzled in the Senate Wednesday, as Republican lawmakers made good on their stated intent to prevent the bill from moving forward unless it were accompanied by support for domestic oil drilling.
Politics in U.S. hiring: When is it improper?
Politics in U.S. hiring: When is it improper?

At the Justice Department, clear lines were crossed, report says.
Winning the pup-ular vote

First dogs affect White House image more than you'd think.
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Four Senate Democrats call for EPA chief to resign

Saying that he had repeatedly bowed to political pressure and had made misleading statements to Congress, four Democratic senators Tuesday called for Stephen Johnson to resign as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Terrorism & Security
U.S. military strike in Pakistan kills Al Qaeda weapons expert

The attack has raised concerns in Pakistan about the United States' increased willingness to take unilateral action in the war on terror.
USA
The fix on tobacco

Congress must let the FDA regulate tobacco as one more way to end temptation of smoking.
Congress deadlocked over offshore drilling

The GOP blocked three energy bills last week to force Democrats to lift a drilling ban.
Leader's visit to help set U.S.-Pakistan priorities

Prime minister Gilani arrives at the White House Monday. Likely topics: counterterrorism and democratic stability.
Congress deadlocked on ways to lower gas prices

The key stumblingblock: whether to lift a ban on offshore drilling.
Washington 'power couple' takes on race

William and Janet Cohen want to use their experience as a mixed-race couple to start an open discussion on race in America.
Obama and Clinton – the ticket to win it

Hillary Clinton would be the wisest choice for vice president.
Obama tries to balance solidarity and neutrality

The latest stops in his Mideast tour included the rocket-besieged Israeli town of Sderot and the West Bank town of Ramallah.
Rising costs of financial turmoil

The multibillion-dollar cost of government bailouts is just the start.
Obama talks to U.S. commanders and Iraqi officials

The presidential candidate has said he will draw down troops in Iraq if elected.
Barack who? Arabs weigh in.

Senator Obama is an unknown quantity as he tours the Middle East.
Obama and McCain diverge on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Obama likely to return US to role of 'honest broker.' McCain sees fighting Islamic extremists as paramount.